VR headset takes on back pain: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT07305597

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to pain education and core exercises could help people with chronic low back pain. 51 adults were split into two groups: one did standard pain education plus core exercises, the other used VR for pain education plus the same exercises. The goal was to see if VR could reduce pain, fear of movement, and disability better than standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Virtual reality-assisted pain neuroscience education plus core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with chronic back pain feel less pain and fear of movement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 51 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be short-term.

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CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Center, Kirşehi̇r, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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